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PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

PIX: Verstappen wins in Belgium from 14th on the grid

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

IMAGES from the Belgian F1 Grand Prix

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Spain stun Portugal to clinch spot in Nations League finals

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

It was Spain's first competitive win in Portugal since 1934

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

T20 World Cup PICS: Sri Lanka too good for Ireland

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Sri Lanka and Ireland, in Hobart, on Sunday.

6 Shots of Pant in Action

6 Shots of Pant in Action

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

There is clearly no more destructive batter currently in world cricket and while he can drive us crazy by the erratic nature of his batting at times, throwing his wicket away (like he did in Bengaluru on Sunday), there is no better sight in the game these days when he is taking a bowling attack apart.

Can Hamilton equal Schumacher's F1 track record?

Can Hamilton equal Schumacher's F1 track record?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Given how well Hamilton drove last weekend to win the Styrian GP in Austria, few would bet against the British driver securing an eighth success

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

FIFA World Cup PHOTOS: Morocco script history, stun Portugal to enter semis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Quarter-final match between Portugal and Morocco on Saturday.

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Cricket: Sri Lanka's Perera returns for South Africa series

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Pakistan to allow vaccinated spectators to attend NZ series.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

2nd T20I: Confident India aim to seal series in Dharamsala

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

A reinvigorated India will look to pocket their second series win in as many weeks and build on the gains made from a drastic change in their batting approach in the second T20 International against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala on Saturday.

SL T20s: Kishan, Gaikwad, Samson get another chance to impress

SL T20s: Kishan, Gaikwad, Samson get another chance to impress

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

The absence of the team's established players, such as Virat Kohli and Rishbah Pant as well as KL Rahul, in the upcoming three T20 Internationals will definitely translate into more opportunities for the likes of Ishan Kishan, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Sanju Samson.

F1 PIX: Russell takes first win in Mercedes one-two

F1 PIX: Russell takes first win in Mercedes one-two

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

A teary George Russell celebrated the first Formula One Grand Prix victory of his career in Brazil on Sunday in a one-two finish with Mercedes team mate and seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton.

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Max Verstappen fought back from a slow pitstop to win the US Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday as his Red Bull team clinched the Formula One constructors' title a day after the death of billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

2nd Test: Pakistan sniff series win against Sri Lanka

2nd Test: Pakistan sniff series win against Sri Lanka

Rediff.com22 Dec 2019

Following in the footsteps of openers Abid Ali and Shan Masood, Azhar Ali and Babar Azam smashed centuries before Pakistan declared their second innings on 555-3.

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Sainz puts Ferrari on pole after drop for Verstappen

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

Carlos Sainz will start Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix from pole position after penalties reshuffled the grid

COVID scare in Sri Lanka camp ahead of Dhaka ODI

COVID scare in Sri Lanka camp ahead of Dhaka ODI

Rediff.com23 May 2021

According to media reports, uncapped Shiran Fernando tested positive, along with fellow pace bowler Isuru Udana and bowling coach Chaminda Vaas.

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

10 best moments from Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has delivered a rich feast of soccer for the past month

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

1st Test: Australia crush Sri Lanka after Lyon and Head spin web

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka, who had conceded a 109-run lead, were bowled out for 113 in their second innings

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Did BCCI threaten SL players for touring Pakistan?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Fawad Chaudhary, Pakistan's Minister for Science and Technology, had alleged that India was pressuring Sri Lankan players not to tour Pakistan. He had tweeted that Indian "sports authorities" were resorting to cheap tactics.

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Leclerc raises Ferrari hopes with Italian GP pole

Rediff.com11 Sep 2022

Charles Leclerc seized pole position for the Italian Formula One Grand Prix and sent Ferrari hopes soaring on Saturday while Mercedes' George Russell joined him on the front row once penalties were applied.

Chandimal, Jayasuriya shine as SL thrash Australia; level series

Chandimal, Jayasuriya shine as SL thrash Australia; level series

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Dinesh Chandimal smashed a maiden double hundred and Prabath Jayasuriya claimed 12 wickets in a dream debut to script Sri Lanka's series-levelling victory by an innings and 39 runs in the second Test against Australia in Galle on Monday.

T20 World Cup: England eye semis spot, SL aim for survival

T20 World Cup: England eye semis spot, SL aim for survival

Rediff.com31 Oct 2021

Sri Lanka will have to produce something special to halt England's juggernaut at Sharjah.

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

PIX: Miller's final-over heroics power South Africa to victory

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

David Miller's late cameo saw South Africa stage a late comeback to outclass Sri Lanka by four wickets in the Super 12 match at the T20 World Cup at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Saturday.

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Sri Lankan PM's house set afire; 2 shot, several hurt in protests

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Sri Lanka Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence in the city of Kurunegala in the north-western province was set on fire on Monday, hours after the leader tendered his resignation.

PIX: Ferrari's Sainz takes his first F1 win in a thriller

PIX: Ferrari's Sainz takes his first F1 win in a thriller

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz claimed his first Formula One victory on Sunday in a thrilling British Grand Prix halted by a first-lap crash and with the added mayhem of a track invasion by protesters.

1st T20I: Gunathilaka, Pradeep star as Sri Lanka shock Pakistan

1st T20I: Gunathilaka, Pradeep star as Sri Lanka shock Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Gunathilaka's knock of 57 runs helped Sri Lanka post a score of 165/5 in the allotted twenty overs after being asked to bat first.

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Australia get cover for Starc, Sri Lanka recall Rajapaksa

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Sri Lanka fined 40 percent of match fee for slow-over rate in second T20 against Australia

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Hungary as Leclerc misses out again

F1 PIX: Verstappen wins in Hungary as Leclerc misses out again

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Red Bull's Formula One championship leader Max Verstappen won the Hungarian Grand Prix from 10th on the starting grid on Sunday as Ferrari rival Charles Leclerc suffered another strategy nightmare.

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rajapaksa won't resign under 'any circumstances'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Government also defended the President's decision to enforce a state of emergency, that had given him sweeping authority to act in the interests of public security and preserving public order, including suspending any laws, authorising detentions and seizing property, saying it was declared after attempts were made to attack the President's Office and other public property.

Ronaldo makes history with 5th Euros appearance

Ronaldo makes history with 5th Euros appearance

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

The Portugal captain, who lined up in a front three alongside Diogo Jota and Bernardo Silva, moved ahead of Bastian Schweinsteiger as the player with the most Euros appearances in his 22nd game in a finals.

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

What is Neeraj doing with Leander-Kim?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2021

Atlanta 1996 Bronze medalist meets Tokyo 2021 Gold medalist.

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

T20 WC PICS: Asalanka steers Sri Lanka past Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup match between Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, in Sharjah, on Sunday.

Leclerc on pole in France with Verstappen alongside

Leclerc on pole in France with Verstappen alongside

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

The pole was Leclerc's seventh of the season and 16th of his career.

Verstappen on pole in wet Canadian qualifying

Verstappen on pole in wet Canadian qualifying

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix with Alpine's Fernando Alonso leaping onto the front row alongside the Formula One championship leader in a wet qualifying on Saturday.

Verstappen takes F1 lead with win in Spain, agony for Leclerc

Verstappen takes F1 lead with win in Spain, agony for Leclerc

Rediff.com22 May 2022

Max Verstappen won the Spanish Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday

Hazlewood shines as Australia beat SL in rain-hit T20

Hazlewood shines as Australia beat SL in rain-hit T20

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Pacer Josh Hazlewood claimed career-best Twenty20 international figures of 4-12 to guide Australia to a 20-run victory over Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Friday, in a rain-affected opener of the five-match series.

PICS: Pant blazes as India set Sri Lanka daunting chase

PICS: Pant blazes as India set Sri Lanka daunting chase

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Images from Day 2 of the second Test between India and Sri Lanka, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

Verstappen on pole in Austria as Mercedes crash

Verstappen on pole in Austria as Mercedes crash

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Formula One leader Max Verstappen handed his Red Bull team a home pole position for Saturday's sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix after Mercedes rivals Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crashed in qualifying.

F1: Verstappen takes pole in wet and chaotic Imola

F1: Verstappen takes pole in wet and chaotic Imola

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Verstappen goes into the Formula One record books as the pole setter for the weekend, however, regardless of where he starts on Sunday.

India rookies will look to impress in 1st ODI in Colombo

India rookies will look to impress in 1st ODI in Colombo

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

Dasun Shanaka is their 10th captain in nearly five years, and barring a classy batsman like Dhananjaya de Silva and a steady pacer in Dishmantha Chameera, this team lacks quality to challenge the might of the Indian team led by Shikhar Dhawan.

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Asia Cup final more than just cricket for Sri Lanka...

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Coming off a socio-economic crisis and the worst turmoil in its country's history, the Sri Lankan cricket team would like to provide the island nation with an emotional catharsis by beating fancied Pakistan in the Asia Cup final in Dubai on Sunday.